1990 Opel Senator vs. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Senator would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Opel Senator (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1286 kg more than 1990 Opel Senator.
Because 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Opel Senator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Senator. (275 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Senator | 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Senator | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |
